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V Rivera Concrete Inc
5.0(
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Serving Turlock, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Warranties offered

"These guys were professional, fast, and were affordable. Had another company quote me much more than these guys did and the other company was no where near as professional as V Rivera Concrete. 10/10 would recommend! I'm impressed, thank you so much for the beautiful work you did!"
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Aspen Landscaping and Construction
4.7(
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Serving Turlock, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Aspen Landscaping and Construction is a full service construction company. We are both landscape and general contractors and can fulfill any job request. We have been doing business in the central valley for over 25 years and look forward to many more years ahead, serving our customers. There is no job too small, or too large for us to handle. If there is something we cannot do, having been in business for so long, we will know someone locally who can do it.

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Oceanic Concrete
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Serving Turlock, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Warranties offered

"The job took a little longer than initially planned due to very rainy weather, the holidays (which included a week-long vacation trip for the owner of the business), and a couple days delay to find just the right stone to match the house's stonework. The owner and his crew (which includes his father) were very polite, prompt, clean, and willing to change plans during the job according to my ideas and needs. He was always available by phone/text, which was especially important to me since I work nightshift and can't call/text during normal business hours."
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J D Landscapes
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Serving Turlock, CA and surrounding areas

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"Having previously been a Tile Showroom manager, I have worked with many contractors, J D Landscapes was dependable and did clean and professional work. Josh, the owner, came up with the perfect pattern for the stone tile I purchased resulting in a spectacular pathway that is the showcase of our backyard!"
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Turlock, CA

To calculate how much pea gravel you need for your project, multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you want to cover to find the volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it to cubic yards to determine the amount of pea gravel you need.

A yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.3 tons or 2,600 pounds. Keep in mind that wet gravel weighs more than dry, and different types of gravel can vary in weight. For example, due to its density, river rock weighs significantly more than crushed stone and pea gravel.

The ideal depth for pea gravel depends on the type and size of your project. You'll need at least two to three inches for walkways and patios and a minimum of six inches for driveways to support heavy vehicles and prevent shifting over time. Aim for a depth of three to four inches in decorative garden beds or drainage areas.

Pea gravel is attractive, versatile, and low-maintenance. It provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for pathways, driveways, and garden beds. On the downside, its sharp texture isn't ideal for bare feet, and it can be challenging to weed or remove once installed. It can also shift underfoot without proper edging, creating an uneven surface.

Alternative landscaping materials you can use instead of pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, pebbles, quartz, mulch, sand, and river rock. These materials offer different aesthetics, performance, and costs, so it’s important to do your research to determine which one best fits your landscape design and budget.

Many homeowners choose pea gravel because it requires minimal upkeep compared to other landscaping materials. You'll need to rake it occasionally to redistribute the stones and maintain an even surface. Pros also recommend installing weed barrier fabric beneath the gravel to prevent unwanted growth, although some weeds may still appear over time.

The Turlock, CA homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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